Zelaya Described as Modern Nero in State Department Report
A Washington-published confidential dispatch by William Lawrence Merry brands President Zelaya of Nicaragua as a brutal tyrant. The report details murders, torture, and graft, citing personal crimes against women, executions, and public burnings to intimidate rivals. Secretary Knox is noted as familiar with Merry’s account.
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New York
the Eagle
Washington
State Department
Zelaya
William Lawrence Merry
Nicaragua
Costa Rica
Merry
Altamirano
Europe
Castro
Venezuela
Spain
United States
Corinto
Great Britain
Germany
Central America
Colombia
Managua
Knox
California Rugby Team Arrives for Vancouver Series
The University of California rugby team has arrived in Vancouver to contest the inter national championship with the Vancouver union team. The series opens on Christmas Day with three matches scheduled through New Year’s Day for the Keith cup, last won by Stanford University in the prior year.
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Vancouver
B. C
University of California
Vancouver Union
British Columbia
California
Stanford University
Guaranteed Pure Syrup Sold From Omega Plantation
Syrup produced on Omega plantation Ouachita parish advertised as absolutely pure. Samples available at News Star and Ouachita National Bank. Orders accepted at these locations. packaged in gallon cans and five gallon kegs. Five gallon kegs priced at 3.50. gallon cans at 65 cents. 23-1mo.
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Omega Plantation
Ouachita Parish
News-Star
Ouachita National Bank
Musical Lyceum Course Declares January Jan 14 Evening
Citizens receive notice of two upcoming programs by Lyceum houses the Alkahest and Rice. The Robley Male Quartet headlines January 14 in the Auditorium, with De Kovan Male Quartet and soprano Anna Florence Smith on February 1, followed by Ralph Bingham in mid February.
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Lyceum
Alkahest
The
Rice
Dixie
Robley
de Kovan
Anna Florence Smith
Rice Bureau
Ralph Bingham
Promoters List Promised Funds for Monroe Entertainments
The note outlines commitments from City of Montes and several organizations totaling funds for four entertainments in Monroe. Promises include Masons, Woodmen of the World, Daughters of the Confederacy, and local individuals. Money is to be deposited in Ouachita National Bank to satisfy contracts by January 10, 1910, with April to May set for scheduling.
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Montes
Daughters of the Confeder Ee Ti
Em OM
Charles Trousdale
C. C. Dawkins
D. Sy Hattek
Mr. Ty RM
Rev. Geo. Booth
Chilton
Robley
DeKovan
Ralph Bingham
Express
Ouachita National Bank
Monroe
GEO. W. Rbid
Taft Scents Alleged Plot In Public Lands Inquiry
A discussion suggests Senator Nelson of the public lands committee would head the inquiry into a political controversy. A joint Senate House committee is deemed too bulky and a special panel too biased. the Senate may appoint the public lands panel. The committee includes Republicans aligned with both sides in the dispute.
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Nelson
Committee On Public Lands
Senate
House
Mississippi Senator McLaurin Succession Crisis Eludes Action
Governor Noel said he would not decide on a successor to Senator McLaurin until after the funeral. Eligibles reported include Adam Beard J Bowers E S Candler B G Humphreys Leroy Percy J S Sexton and Charles Scott. No funeral arrangements have been announced.
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Noel
Senator McLaurin
Adam Beard
Neosha
J. Bowers
Harrison
E. S. Candler
Alcorn
B. G. Humphreys
Lefleur
Leroy Percy
Washington
J. S. Sexton
Copiah
Charles Scott
Bolivar
American cyclists arrive for Berlin six day race
Berlin December 23. The American team includes Clarke winner in New York, Walthour, Fog ler, Root and MacFarland. They will race next week at the Zological Gardens against top riders from Germany Italy Belgium Switzerland and France.
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Berlin
Zological Gardens
Clarke
New York
Walthour
Fogler
Root
MacFarland
Germany
Italy
Belgium
Switzerland
France
Local saloon changes hands in Monroe Louisiana
Louis Guerriero of Monroe announces he will take possession of the Shamrock Saloon at year end from E. H. Wray Jr after nine months of operation. He thanks patrons in advance and expresses hope to serve the public soon.
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E. H. Wray, Jr
Louis Guerriero
A Gentleman from Mississippi at Sugar Theatre Tonight
Monroe audiences may witness the acclaimed comedy A Gentleman from Mississippi again at Sugar Theatre under the Monroe Knights of Columbus. The cast, led by Robert A. Fischer as William H. Langdon, junior senator from Mississippi, earns praise for precise acting and dramatic impact. Curtain 8.45. prices 25c to 1.50.
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Mississippi
Monroe Knights of Columbus
Sugar Theatre
Sugar’s Theatre
Monroe
Robert A. Fischer
William H. Langdon
Hans Robert
Bud” Haines
New York
Fischer
Sperling Presents Two Fine Vaudeville Acts Tonight
Moredock and Watson perform a comedy musical act praised by critics, featuring diverse instruments and humorous situations. Miss Marie Watson offers a renowned character change act, while The Light that Came portrays a musician's romance and noble traits. A Rose of the Tenderloin, by Edward W Townsend, explores New York's darker side with hopeful lights of love.
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Sperling
Moredock and Watson
Marie Watson
Liquor Shipments Heavy From Monroe This Year
Monroe reports record liquor shipments with trains delayed ten to twenty five minutes as extra express handlers move packages. The V and P road runs an extra car to meet demand chiefly from Monroe. The city is described as an oasis drawing thirsty customers, with premium certificates offered and a free Christmas gift with purchases from Monroe Drug Co.
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Monroe
Monroe Drug CO
Stolen Boston Bull Terrier Shelby Missing With Reward
LOST STRAYED. One Boston bull terrier dark brindle white neck and feet bobbed tail sharp pointed ears answers to Shelby. Had harness on when last seen. Liberal reward no questions asked if returned to 605 Adams street. FOR SALE-A small farm in city limits on Lee avenue car line containing about 40 acres. Apply to T E Flournoy. 23-If
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Shelby
Adams Street
Lee Avenue
T. E. Flournoy
Sugar's Theatre Wrestle and Contortions Featuring Pons
The program advertises Carl Pons, the French heavyweight, offering $100 to anyone he cannot throw in 20 minutes. It mentions The Lansings performing physical culture feats, a ladies wrestling match Madame Pons versus Anna Keller for $100 and the title, and Athos of France attempting to throw a wild bull with bare hands in a 3¢ to 50¢ price show.
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Bull
Mme
Carl Pons
New Orleans
Anna Kellad
Baltimore
Bouy
Sugar’s Theatre
Monroe
Jas J. Jeffries
Sugar's Theatre
All Star Athletic Company
Athor
France
Comers
Madame Pons
Anna Keller
Man
Athos
Pictures For Today at Grand Street Theatre
The program features The Light That Came a romance of a blind musician and A Rose of the Tenderloin Edison a new phase of New York life and promising film portraits.
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Biograph
Edison
New York
Vaudeville Attractions: Moredock and Watson Act
Ragtime act Moredock and Watson headline a comedy musical number Miss Marie Watson performs a rapid character change routine Admission 10 cents for children ages 3 and up Adults and children must have tickets for entry
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Moredock and Watson
Miss Marie Watson
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Kaliski Music Cos
DeSiard Street
Collins Wireless
Collins Pacific Wireless Telegraph and Telephone Co
D. J. Phillips
H. B. Phillips
Louisiana
Santa Claus
Whiting's Organdie Glade
Ford Levi Stationery Co., Ltd
Star Hotel
Ing
Taft
Mississippe
Monroe, la
Henderson-Sturges Piano Company
South Grand Street
H. C. Collier
Cumberland
Ness
Grand Street Theatre
L. Peck
Osniitccetl College
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